Programme Test Manager - Financial Services

Programme Test Manager - Financial Services Programme Test Manager – Financial Services - Consultancy

Location: United Kingdom (Remote/Hybrid) Sector: Professional Services / Management Consulting Focus: Financial Services (Banking, Insurance, Asset Management, Fintech)

The Opportunity

Our client, a Professional Services firm, is scaling a "best-in-class" Quality Engineering and Testing Practice. The mission is clear: accelerate business change. By merging deep industry expertise with cutting-edge testing methodologies, the firm helps global entities deliver high-quality transformations while drastically minimising risk.

We are seeking a Programme Test Manager to join the Financial Services (FS) leadership team. This is a dual-impact role focused on high-level business development and senior delivery oversight across the FS landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Practice Growth: Formulate unique, value-add propositions that address the complex regulatory and operational needs of the FS sector.

• Business Development: Own and deliver an individual revenue sales target, managing the end-to-end pursuit lifecycle and converting a robust pipeline of opportunities.

• Strategic Account Management: Build and maintain C-suite relationships across Banking, Insurance, and Fintech, leveraging the firm’s global brand and delivery capability.

• Leadership & Mentoring: Act as a cornerstone of the practice by coaching junior consultants and building a high-performing team with the right mix of competencies.

• Engagement Oversight: Serve as Programme Director or Engagement Manager for complex, multi-stream client projects, ensuring seamless transition from "sales" to "implementation."

Requirements

Professional Experience

• Consulting Pedigree: A proven track record within a major advisory business or a leading FS institution, with significant experience in Business Development and practice growth.

• FS Subject Matter Expertise: Deep understanding of IT transformation within Banking, Payments, Asset Management, or Fintech.

• Testing Industry Mastery: In-depth knowledge of testing services (costing/route-to-market), tools (open-source vs. commercial), and SDLC methodologies.

Technical Interest Areas

We are looking for leaders who stay ahead of the curve in:

• Test Automation & Quality Engineering

• Non-functional & Accessibility Testing

• Testing with AI and the Validation of AI Models

Individual Skills

• Strategic Problem Solving: Ability to translate abstract client aspirations into practical, high-standard delivery roadmaps.

• Communication: Exceptional influence skills, capable of navigating senior stakeholder environments and building broad personal networks across the industry.

• Delivery Excellence: Recognised for both technical delivery precision and strong business acumen